Wendee Webb and her son Kai, 7, enjoy a ride on the Soaring Eagle zip ride at Como Town, Friday, June 28, 2013. “It was scary going down and not knowing when it was going to stop,” said the seven year-old Blaine resident. His mom added, “We were up really high and had a great view of the city.” (Pioneer Press: Chris Polydoroff)

The Screamin’ Dragon roller coaster and the SS Swashbuckler Pirate Ship are up and running, along with nearly 18 other rides as Como Town opens for its 10th season.

Hop on old favorites like the Tilt-A-Whirl and Como Town Driving School or try the Screamin’ Eagle Zip Ride, new last summer. Rides are geared to kids 12 and younger.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday through May 4 and every day beginning May 9 through Labor Day. Splash Zone water play area opens Memorial Day weekend. Later evening hours start May 16. Como Town, 1301 Midway Parkway, St. Paul; $2 and up per ride with $19.95 for unlimited ride wristband; 651-487-2121 or comotown.com.

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